Archive · 15 Aug 2025
India's 2025 Income Tax Reforms: Key Changes Announced
The Indian government made several changes to income tax rules.
First, you can earn up to ₹12 lakh without paying taxes under the new rules, and even more if you get a standard deduction.
You now have more time to file your taxes.
If you made a mistake on your taxes, you have more time to correct it.
The old tax law was replaced with a new one, making it easier to file taxes.
Also, some homeowners no longer have to pay taxes on empty houses.
Lastly, there is more tax relief for senior citizens.
Tax-free income limit under the new regime raised to ₹12 lakh.
Salaried individuals with standard deductions pay no tax on income up to ₹12.75 lakh.
ITR filing deadline for non-audit cases extended to September 15, 2025.
Window for filing updated returns expanded to 48 months.
New Income Tax Bill 2025 passed, focusing on digital systems and simplified compliance.
- Who
- The Union Budget 2025 and Finance Ministry.
- What
- Significant changes to India’s income tax regime including higher tax-free income, extended filing deadlines, and a new bill.
- When
- Effective from 2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To simplify compliance and provide relief to taxpayers.
Taxpayer Benefits
Taxpayer Awareness
Impact of the new rules
Taxpayer Benefits
Increased tax-free income limits and deductions.
Taxpayer Awareness
Taxpayers must understand the changes to fully benefit.
- Tax-Free Income Limit
- ₹12 lakh
- Standard Deduction
- ₹75,000
- Salaried Income Threshold
- ₹12.75 lakh
- Extended Filing Deadline
- September 15, 2025
- Updated Return Window
- 48 months
- Senior Citizen Exemption Limit
- ₹1 lakh
- TDS Threshold on Rent
- ₹6 lakh
Sources
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